Jesus identified love for fellow believers as the distinguishing mark of His disciples. He elevated the standard from 'love your neighbor as yourself' to 'love one another as I have loved you,' making His sacrificial love our benchmark. This love serves as a powerful witness to the world, reflecting the love within the Godhead itself. Practically, we show this love by communicating it verbally and demonstrating it through actions, viewing other believers as friends rather than servants. When we fail to love fellow Christians, we cannot truly claim to love God.
Jesus identified love for fellow believers as the distinguishing mark of His disciples. He elevated the standard from 'love your neighbor as yourself' to 'love one another as I have loved you,' making His sacrificial love our benchmark. This love serves as a powerful witness to the world, reflecting the love within the Godhead itself. Practically, we show this love by communicating it verbally and demonstrating it through actions, viewing other believers as friends rather than servants. When we fail to love fellow Christians, we cannot truly claim to love God.
